A CHINESE COMMANDER'S ARROW AND CASE, QING DYNASTY
A CHINESE COMMANDER'S ARROW AND CASE, QING DYNASTY
with flat spatulate iron head, wooden haft, long feather flight (losses), fitted with a contemporary pennant painted with a brief inscription, in its painted case decorated with a pair of dragons, crossed flags and traditional motifs
the first: 101.0 cm; 39 ¾ in
(2)
The characters include the regimental number and name of the soldier. Such arrows were worn by officers as an indication of authority.
Property from the Edward McEwen Collection (1934-2020)
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A CHINESE COMMANDER'S ARROW AND CASE, QING DYNASTY
with flat spatulate iron head, wooden haft, long feather flight (losses), fitted with a contemporary pennant painted with a brief inscription, in its painted case decorated with a pair of dragons, crossed flags and traditional motifs
the first: 101.0 cm; 39 ¾ in
(2)
The characters include the regimental number and name of the soldier. Such arrows were worn by officers as an indication of authority.
Property from the Edward McEwen Collection (1934-2020)
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Time, Location
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